Hat fastener



May 25, 1937,

E. M. WILSON HAT FASTENER Filed Sept. 13, 1934 INVENTOR. [MIL/E M PV/LSON BY ATTORNEY Patented May 25, 1937 "UNITED STATES HAT. FASTENER j Emilie M. Wilson, San Francisco, Calif. Application September 13, 1934, Serial No. 743,782 1 Q 2 Claims. (01. 132-61) My invention relates to a hat fastening device, and more particularly to a device adapted for fastening of ladies" hats. 1 a

Theproblem of securing a ladys hat, particularly a large brimhat, to the wearer thereof frequently becomes quite troublesome, especially in windy weather; Hat pins are objectionable for this purpose because they mutilate the hat by repeated insertions therethrough, and they offer dangers by virtue of their projecting points.

My invention, therefore, has as its objects among others, the provision of an improved hat fastening device:

(1) for efficaciously'seouring a hat without hat pins;

(2) of simple and economical construction; and

(3) which is relatively small and inconspicuous.

Generally, the hat fastener of my invention comprises means for attachment to the wearer of the hat, preferably in the form of a small comb having preferably crimped teeth to facilitate fastening of .the comb in the hair of the wearer, and a clasp of compact structure for attachment to the hat. A flexible connection is provided between the clasp and the comb.

Reference will now be made to the drawing for a more detailed description of the invention, in which drawing:

Fig. 1 is an elevational view of one form of the device; the view being enlarged and parts being broken away to illustrate more clearly the construction.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken in a plane indicated by line'2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged elevational view of a modification.

Fig. 4 is an exploded elevational view of a portion of the structure disclosed in Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is an elevational view of the device illustrating the preferred manner of its attachment to a hat, a portion of which is illustrated in section.

Fig. 6 is a vertical sectional view of the lower portion of the comb illustrated in Fig. 3.

With reference to Figs. 1 and 2, a small comb 2, of any suitable material is provided, at least some or all of the teeth 3 thereof being preferably irregularly formed or crimped to enhance firm attachment in the hair of the wearer of the hat. Preferably, the teeth are crimped al most to their ends. Connected centrally to comb 2 is a light flexible chain 4 which is also CPATVENTI'OFVFIQCE attached to a fastening device or clasp 6 adapted for attachment to the hat. Clasp 6 is economically formed of a rectangularly shaped plate member 1, one edge 8 of which is bent tubular about 'U-shape'd pin member 9 of 1 integral construction. In the manufacture of the clasp, edge Bis bent around theintermediate portion of U- shaped member 9 and fixedly holds or grips such member by being pressed tightly against the member; so that member 9 is substantially immovable with reference to the plate member 1. Pin member 9 has an integral pin II at and substantially parallel to each side edge l2 of plate I; and pins I I lie substantially in the plane of plate 1 and are preferably of such length as to have their points close to edge M of plate I opposite to edge 8, to facilitate engagement of the clasp-with the hat.

Attachment of chain 4 to clasp 6 is effected by means of a tubular member l3 mounted on edge M which is formed with lateral struck out portions I6 providing a trackway upon which tubular member 13 can be slidably positioned by virtue of a longitudinally extending slot I! therethrough; the plate member I. projecting through slot [1. In the manufacture and assembly of the clasp parts, tube I3 is initially formed from a flat piece of metal which is subsequently bent to provide the slot and thetube; and in the formation of the tube, it is provided with a central aperture l8. Substantially straight wire or pin l9, provided with a hook portion 2| upon which an end link of chain 4 is mounted and which projects through aperture I8, is first mounted in tube l3 after it has been passed through the end link of chain 4. Tube I3 is then slidably mounted in position on plate 1 with chain 4 attached thereto, and it is frictionally held in position by virtue of engagement with struck out portions [6.

Clasp 6 can be attached to the hat in any suitable vvay, merely by inserting pins ll into the fabric or lining. The construction of the clasp, however, adapts itself for inconspicuous fasten- 7 ing to the hat band of the hat, as is illustrated in Fig. 5. Such manner of fastening is, therefore, preferred. Plate 1 is adapted to be slid over the inner face of hat band 22, and pins ll over the opposite or outer face with their points inserted into the band. Thus, plate 1 offers a flat surface which lies substantially in the plane of band 22 and which, therefore, can not interfere with the wearers hair. Since the point ends of pins ll extend substantially to edge Hi of the clasp, the clasp can be firmly fastened in position as can be seen from Fig. 5. Any suitable number of the hat fasteners can be employed, although it is preferred to employ one fastener at each side of the hat, particularly for large brim hats.

Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate a modified construction essentially the same as that described, except that an elastic rubber band 32 is employed to provide the flexible connection between the comb and the clasp, in place of the flexible metallic chain 4. The end portion of band 32 in slotted tube 13 may be knotted at 33 to insure against slippage of the band from the tube, although in most instances knot 33 is unnecessary because the portion 34 of the band in tube l3- is firmly held in position by engagement between tube [3 and the edge of the clasp. For attachment of the band to the comb, the comb is provided with passage 36 terminating in outwardly flaring or funnel shaped recess 31. End 38 of the band is knotted and the opposite end of the band while still unknotted is passed through the passage until knot 38 is squeezed tight by the narrow portion of recess 3'! to hold the band firmly in position. The opposite end of the band can then be passed through aperture l8 of tube l3, end

33 knotted, and tube I3 slid into position as indicated in Fig. 4. Should band 32 lose its elasticity, it can be readily replaced by a new band, merely by slipping off tube l3, removing the old band, applying a new band in the manner described, and then remounting tube I3.

I claim:

1. In a hat fastener, a clasp for attachment to the hat comprising a plate member, one edge of said plate member being bent to form a tube, a pin member mounted in said tube, and a tubular member mounted on another edge of said plate member and having a slot to allow projection ocf said plate member therethrough; flexible means mounted on said clasp by said tubular member; and means connected to said flexible means for attachment to the wearer of said hat.

2. In a hat fastener, a clasp for attachment to the hat comprising a substantially flat plate member, and a U-shaped pin member of integral construction having an intermediate portion mounted adjacent one edge of the plate member and pins extending toward an opposite edge of said plate member, said pins lying substantially in the plane of said plate member.

EMILIE M. WILSON. 

